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Period: Oct 21, 1337 to Oct 21, 1453
Hundred Years War
England attempted to take control of France's royal line resulting in an extensive war betwen the two countries over the crown. -
May 30, 1431
Joan of Arc dies
Joan of Arc was burned at the stake for witchcraft and herasy. In 1920 she was named the "Maid of Orleans" -
Nov 3, 1572
Massacre of St Bartholomew
Queen Catherine ordered Huguenot leaders to be killed to stop a rebellion
Marked the beginning of civil religious persecution in France once again -
Edict of Nantes
Signed by King Henry IV
Put an end to religious fighting between the Catholic and Protestant churches -
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Reign of Louis XIV
Known as the "Sun King", King Louis XIV was the longest monarch in French history. He assumed the throne when he was only 4 years old. He was disliked because of his overbearing approach to foreign policy. -
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Seven Years War
Known as the French and Indian War in American history. England declared war on Franch over settlements in America and Canada. Large parts of the war were fought in America. -
Bastille Day
Citizens storm the Bastille, a prison, and begin the French Revolution. This day is still celebrated as the day the monarchy was overthrown. -
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French Revolution
Citizens wanted to do away with the absolute monarchy and establish a rule of the people based on inalienable rights. Ultimately, it did not achieve all it's goals, but did show the strength of the will of the people. -
The guillotine was introduced
The guillotine was France's primary method of execution for over 200 years. It was first used during the French Revolution -
Napoleon Bonaparte becomes emperor
Declared himself emperor after leading the French army to victory in the Revolution. -
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Rule of Napoleon Bonaparte
Came to power after he declared himself emperor. He expanded the country's boarders successfully until a disasterous invasion of Russia in 1812. He was exiled for 2 years, and then came back briefly for the Hundred Days Campaign. He was once again exiled after his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo -
The Battle of Waterloo
Won by the British and ended Napoleon's reign and France's invasion of the European continent. -
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Claude Monet
Impressionist Painter -
Foundation of the Tour de France
Henry Desgrange founds the Tour de France, the world's most popular and important bicycle race. -
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World War One
Russia, France, and Great Britian fought against Germany, Italy and Austria-Hungary in the Great War. -
Signing of the Treaty of Versaille
Signing of this treaty ended World War I -
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World War II
Germany and Japan band together to control the other countries in the world -
France enters WWII
France is forced to enter WWII when Germany invades the country -
Charles de Gaulle becomes President of the 5th Republic
He was reelected again in 1965 -
Francois Mitterrand elected President
François Mitterrand is elected president. He is in office for 14 years, becoming the longest-serving president in French history. -
Edith Cresson elected Prime Minister
Edith Cresson becomes France's first female Prime Minister.
